Graduate of the University of Georgia: post graduate studies in Behavior Modification

20 Year veteran in the hospitality and tourism industry

Served as co-owner & corporate officer: Monarch Hotel Management Company, Central Florida Convention & Visitors Bureau and Founder of Dillard & Associates, LLC

Former owner/operator Days Inn Maingate West & Best Western Maingate West; Served boards of director for: Kissimmee/Osceola Chamber of Commerce, ORAC, Foundation for Osceola Education; current chairman Central Florida YMCA/Osceola; 24 year resident of Kissimmee.